Director, Meetings & Events
skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Smithfield • Rhode Island • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Design and deliver exceptional event experiences that engage associates, clients, and/or prospects while advancing the firm’s strategic objectives.
- Lead the planning and execution of a broad range of events—from multi-day conferences to targeted client engagements—overseeing budgets, timelines, production, and cross-functional teams.
- Partner closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to ensure each program achieves its intended outcomes and delivers measurable value.
- Foster transparency, alignment, and accountability across all project teams.
- Bring deep expertise in event logistics, including speaker and vendor management, production scheduling, and on-site operations, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed.
- Produce in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences, leveraging technology to enhance engagement and impact.
- Manage mid- to large-scale budgets with fiscal discipline, ensuring effective allocation of resources and measurable return on investment when possible.
- Operate effectively in a dynamic environment, exercising initiative, professionalism, and discretion; flexibility to travel domestically up to 30% and work varied hours as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience leading large-scale, high-profile events within a corporate or financial services environment.
- Proven expertise in developing and executing complex, multi-day proprietary, internal, and industry events, with demonstrated success in achieving strategic business objectives.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to direct cross-functional teams, manage multiple concurrent programs, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Comprehensive command of all aspects of event management, including production, audiovisual, food and beverage, décor, accommodations, attendee communications, and collateral development.
- Advanced experience negotiating and managing vendor contracts, with deep understanding of meeting and event contractual terms and budget optimization.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders, stakeholders, and external suppliers.
- Strategic thinker with a record of applying creativity, sound judgment, and adaptability to drive innovation and continuous improvement across event programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
- Experience with event registration and mobile app platforms; Cvent proficiency strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of Zoom Meeting and Zoom Webinar platforms.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
event managementbudget managementvendor managementproduction schedulingaudiovisual managementfood and beverage managementdecor managementattendee communicationscollateral developmentcontract negotiation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingcreativityadaptabilityinitiativeprofessionalismdiscretionflexibilityteam management